How Much Does a 22 to 24 ft Pontoon Boat (Two Tubes) Weigh?
Ready to tow, a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes) usually weighs 3,900 to 5,000 lbs, including the trailer.
Sun Tracker's published average package weight (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,915 lbs for a 22 ft-deck, 24 ft 2 in two-tube pontoon) plus up to about 200 lbs of fuel (32 gal) and 200 to 400 lbs of gear; higher-end two-tube boats with larger outboards fill the top of the range.
Tongue weight: about 220 to 440 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX (24 ft 2 in overall) | 3,915 lbs | dry boat + motor + trailer (average package weight) |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)?
Which vehicles can tow a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)?
15 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes) at 4,400 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes) weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes) typically weighs 3,900 to 5,000 lbs. Sun Tracker's published average package weight (boat, motor, and trailer, 3,915 lbs for a 22 ft-deck, 24 ft 2 in two-tube pontoon) plus up to about 200 lbs of fuel (32 gal) and 200 to 400 lbs of gear; higher-end two-tube boats with larger outboards fill the top of the range.
What's the tongue weight of a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)?
Plan on 5% to 10% of the loaded weight, about 220 to 440 lbs at a typical 4,400 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)?
Look for a towing rating of at least 6,500 lbs so a heavier 22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes) still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 DLX specifications (Sun Tracker)
- Trailer Weight Distribution (tongue weight 5% to 10%) (MasterCraft)